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I am Anani Nani, an aspiring entrepreneur and a student of Urban & Regional Planning at Durban University of Technology (DUT). My passion lies in sustainable agriculture and Agri-Tech, which led me to found INAN Aeroponics Farming. My company is dedicated to transforming urban farming through innovative aeroponics systems, with the goal of addressing food security challenges and promoting environmental sustainability by providing fresh, pesticide-free produce to urban communities and businesses in Durban.
Throughout my time at DUT, I have actively engaged in various leadership and development opportunities. I’m a proud participant in the Vuna Leadership Academy and the Green Campus Initiative, where I’ve served both as an Executive Secretary and a Mentor, helping to drive sustainability efforts on campus guided by the Envision 2030.
In addition to these roles, I’ve taken on responsibilities as a Project Officer within the DUT House Committee and as a Mentor in the Architecture Design & Engineering Programme under DUT Community Engagement. These experiences have deepened my leadership skills and my commitment to making a positive impact. Currently, I’m involved in the Innobiz 2024 Incubation Programme, where I’m further developing my entrepreneurial skills and refining my business model. My entrepreneurial journey is also being shaped by experiences like the United States South Africa Virtual Incubator (USSAVI) and the Student Entrepreneurship Design Thinking Program, which have both enriched my understanding of innovation and business.
I’m passionate about shaping the future of urban farming and sustainability, and I’m driven by a desire to inspire and lead in the fields of urban planning and entrepreneurship. My journey is just beginning, and I’m excited to continue making a meaningful impact through my work and my studies.
Aysha Lotter is the Policy and Legal Consultant for the SRI: SA Initiative. She is currently pursuing an interdisciplinary PhD (Private Law & Chemical Engineering) at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Her doctorate focuses on product and material stewardship in South Africa, working towards establishing a circular economy of metals on the African continent.
Chelsea works part-time for Planet Ark's Australian Circular Economy Hub and is also the founder of Circular Economy Pioneers in Australia.
30+ years in the sector with multiple national and global awards in developing innovative technological applications in waste beneficiation. Focus on a just transition to a circular economy across Africa where there are clear financial benefits and measurable impacts and outcomes
I grew up in the Danish contryside near nature and close to the sea. I hold a M.Sc.(Economics and Business Administration) and I bring more than than 20 years international experience within different aspects of sustainability.
The company has two directors:- Chris Whyte and Derek de Bres.
Chris is a world leading circular economy expert with close to 30 years experience
Derek is an engineering technology design expert with over 20 years experience in the waste and energy sectors.
Qualified independent environmental health practitioner, currently employed as a lead for integrated waste management.
Felix Iziomoh is the Project Lead 4Revs Africa, 4Revs (4 Revolutions) is a unique, co-creative ecosystem that aims to help humanity solve these four survival challenges in one generation between, 2020-2050. He spearheads the Waste Management Challenge, which aims to empower a new generation of problem solvers to find and implement innovative solutions to the environmental challenges associated with excessive plastic waste.
We are encouraged to be champions against climate change.
Gail Styger is a social entrepreneur who has worked in Diepsloot for the past decade. Known as Sister G, she is fully committed to uplifting the community and promoting the growth of women and young people towards opportunities, particularly in the green economy
Corporate solution delivery professional turned emerging eco-industrialist with an interest in smart automated manufacturing solutions for the artisanal recycler.
Head of Sustainability Programmes with Fetola | Small Business Growth | CSI focused on the Circular Economy and environmental sustainability
I completed a Master of Science in Environmental Management with the focus on the circular economy at the University of Johannesburg whilst working as project coordinator for a diversity of projects that linked research and societal applications. My experiences reach from multidisciplinary and mix-method research, project management, action plan development to educational facilitator.
Maré de Witt is a Circular Economy Consultant with extensive experience contracting with the ACEN and Circular Vision. Based in Cape Town, she has contributed to policy development, food waste management, and the creation of South Africa's circular economy platform, Circular South Africa. Maré holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Stellenbosch University and a BCom in Economics from UNISA. She has worked as a Research and Development Engineer at The UnSchool of Disruptive Design. Her career highlights include research, policy development, and consultancy roles, with a strong focus on sustainability and systems thinking in various sectors.
Dr Mark Williams-Wynn is the CTO at EWaste Africa. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and has managed numerous projects developing processes for the management of waste streams. He has a strong research background, having published over 20 peer-reviewed research articles.
Today, our business advocates for and implements strategies that support the recovery and reuse of critical minerals and raw materials to minimise the environmental impact of extractive industries.
Foi Science is an innovative organization founded in 2015, specializing in biopolymer technology and cosmetic science. We develop eco-friendly skincare and haircare products by utilizing food waste and other sustainable materials. Our flagship product range, Rapha, showcases the healing properties of biopolymers, while our Cosmetics Training Program equips rural and disadvantaged communities with the skills to create, market, and sell their own cosmetic products. With a focus on sustainability, community empowerment, and ethical production, Foi Science is committed to fostering economic opportunities and promoting environmentally conscious practices within the cosmetic industry.
Nthabeleng Ramashoai is the sole female director of Peaceful Africa. I decided to enroll for BA Environmental Management Degree though UNISA because of the passion I have for the environment. I believed that with a better understanding, my contribution to climate mitigation and preservation will be an impactful one.
The past two years I have been working on a research about industrial symbiosis and its impact on Social, Economy and the Environment. Coupled with that I have recently completed the eight months Circular Economy Incubation program though Wom Hub.
Im currently pursuing a PhD in the field of Town and regional planning focusing on waste picker integration into sustainable zero waste management practices. I am part of a big influencial project focusing on diversion of organic waste coming from the informal markets of Warwick in Durban and the integration of waste pickers.
My mission is to work towards a better future for our planet and through our work with companies and governments, we are on a journey towards a future where all their plastics can be fully recyclable at source and remanufactured as part of our circular economy, giving old plastic multiple new lives whilst minimalizing consumer habit change. - I think of it as an investment in reusable raw materials as opposed to a single product purchase.
My vision is to create an emerging circular plastic economy for small-scale recycling entrepreneurs, one that will lead to a monetised waste plastic economy that empowers disadvantaged communities across the African continent and the developing world.
Business Management Graduate, Aquaponics Farmer homesteading mom and wife.
Circular Economy Strategic Advisor
Piotr is a Belgian/Polish national with over 11 years of experience in circular economy policy development. Currently he is a Circular Economy Program Manager at the African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) Foundation, and a Council Member of the European Environmental Bureau. Previously he worked at the Polish Ministry of the Environment, and Polish Humanitarian Action in South Sudan as a FSL project coordinator, collaborating with FAO, WTO, UNHCR and Caritas. He holds two Master Diplomas in Spatial Management, Environmental Sciences and Geography.
In 2022 he accomplished Leaders for Nature Academy by MAVA Foundation.
His current work at the ACEN Foundation involves strategic development of the circular economy programs in Africa, Circular Economy Roadmaps and Action Plans, roll-out of circular technologies and business models and reinforcing the network of the circular economy experts across the continent. One of the current assignments relates to WIO region on Our Blue Future (OBF) coordinated by GIZ, covering all WIO countries, with a special focus on reinforcing Circular Economy innovation.
He is well networked, sitting in advisory bodies of few organisations, notably the International Council for Circular Economy, Circular Economy Coalition or Relief and Reconciliation. Due to his experience in this field, Piotr is often invited to review policy papers and reports related to waste and circular economy. Piotr gave over 200 presentations world-wide, including high-level parliamentary hearings and academic lectures. He was chairing the Waste Working Group of the EEB in years 2013 -2023. It comprises of local waste management experts across Europe and beyond, with hands-on experience on waste systems, both downstream treatment but also upstream product policy. In this respect it is worth mentioning that in 2016 Piotr co-founded and continues to be a Board Member of the Polish Zero Waste Association, working closely with Zero Waste Europe, Rethink Plastic Alliance and others.
He has been a Jury member of the European Week of Waste Reduction in years 2013-2021, assessing local waste prevention measures across Europe. He also has international experience advising on waste policies in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Oman, the Balkans and Türkiye.
Piotr speaks fluent English and Polish, communicates in French, German, Spanish and Catalan and he knows basics of Arabic and Russian.
With a strong foundation in sustainable design principles, I have successfully implemented innovative solutions that prioritize environmental stewardship and resource efficiency across various industries. Through my consulting engagements, I collaborate closely with clients to develop strategies that align sustainability goals with their business objectives. By integrating sustainable practices, I have helped organizations achieve cost savings, improve operational efficiency, and reduce their environmental footprint.
My consulting toolkit includes a comprehensive skill set encompassing project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. By working closely with industry leaders and diverse stakeholders, I aim to drive initiatives that promote circular economy principles, minimize waste generation, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient society.
Masters in Food & Nutrition Security through Stellenbosch University & Wageningen University. Experience in working with sustainable value chains, ESG mandates & sustainability projects. I am a lover of mountains and adventure sports, & live in beautiful Cape Town
With a background in Product Design (Dipl.) and Industrial Design (BTech.), Tashma started her career in Vietnam, working with social enterprises on waste-from-landfill initiatives that trained youth and women-with-disabilities on regenerative ways to repurpose products and materials for income generation. Upon return to South Africa, she worked with several organisations and consultants in the sustainability space, assisting with communications and research. Tashma has worked with the African Circular Economy Network’s (ACEN), leading projects at the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF2022). She’s currently leading impact and education at Circular Squared – a network and think tank accelerating the circular economy through design.
Offers fully integrated environmental services to the community,commercial and educational sectors.we committed to providing innovative,sustainable solutions to managing and treating waste as a secondary resources.
Founded in 2010, Taking Care of Business (originally called The Clothing Bank) embarked on a mission to eradicate poverty in the lives of unemployed South African mothers. We understood that by altering a mother's life trajectory, we could also reshape the future of her children. Today, 14 years later, the family remains at the heart of our impact story. We have extended our reach into new geographies and sectors, enabling us to impact the lives of women, men, and children, all while playing our part in caring for the planet.
Today, TCB has a national footprint and partners with 16 of the country’s major retail brands to serve over 1,500 traders and small business owners at any given time.
We equip unemployed South Africans and aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills and resources they need to unlock their full potential and access the economy.
TCB has 3 successful Enterprise Development programmes (Resell, Repair and Remake) through which we empower the people raising the next generation. We believe that with the right support structure, anyone can become self-employed, and we have developed a holistic model that incorporates the head, heart and hands to do so consistently.
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